By Edgar Walters, Cassandra Pollock and Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 27, 2019 “Texas House approves 2020-21 budget plan, with extra $9 billion for school finance, property tax relief” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

EL PASO, TX — On Wednesday morning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan hosted a press conference in El Paso, Texas to discuss the impact of the dramatic increase in illegal crossings that continue to occur along the Southwest border. “CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and…

By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune March 26, 2019 “Backlash builds against UTEP president nominee Heather Wilson” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Earlier this month, Air…

By Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post March 27, 2019 ““This is not Mexico”: Texas official criticizes county judge for speaking Spanish” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 27, 2019 “Hundreds of agents will be pulled from ports of entry to help El Paso Border Patrol process undocumented immigrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 27, 2019 “Analysis: Property tax relief — but not for all Texas taxpayers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s…

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector have begun releasing detainees on their own recognizance. Del Rio Sector has experienced a significant rise in the number of family units arrested throughout the sector. This demographic is challenging in that they cannot be immediately…

EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers maintained strict vigilance and seized more than $135,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action at the Camino Real Bridge. “Securing the passenger environment is a critical mission for CBP and this significant cocaine…

(Press Release) State Representative Poncho Nevarez formally introduced House Bill 2419 before the House Transportation Committee at a hearing yesterday at the State Capitol.  The bill calls for the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study to develop a Regional Transportation Corridor Plan to address economic development, commuter safety,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved to authorize its Legal Counsel, Heriberto Morales of Langley & Banack, to request “Party Status” on behalf of the City of Eagle Pass and designated Mayor Ramsey English Cantu as…